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August 19, 1987 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Amber Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

VICTIM WAS KNOC5ING BEARING OUT OF HOUSING USING A HAMMER WHEN METAL CHIPPED OFF STRIKING LEFT ARM

February 26, 1987 KY · Coal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Amber Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS RACH9TING RED DEVIL WITH A CHEATER BAR WHEN HE CLAIMED BACK INJURY.

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